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Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(57-36) -
Jan. 25, 2011(Key vote)

Title: Requiring a Two-Thirds Vote in the Legislature for Tax Increases

Vote Result

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires a two-thirds majority in either house of the legislature in order to pass legislation that increases sales, income or franchise taxes.

Highlights:

-Specifies that this statute shall not apply in the case that a joint resolution passes the legislature requiring a statewide advisory referendum on the question of whether the legislature should authorize the specified tax increase if a majority of the voters approve such an increase (Sec. 1).